One Night with My Brother-in-Law のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 81 - チャプター 90

Soft laughter rippled around the table after the lady guest’s remark. The tension that had weighed heavily over the dinner eased slightly. Waiters returned to refill the wine glasses, while the soft jazz in the background seemed louder now, filling the silence that had briefly pressed upon them.Jeslyn inhaled slowly, steadying her racing heartbeat. She knew that little interruption had bought her a moment of respite from an open duel with Leonel. Yet, his stare from across the table still pierced into her, keeping her body taut though her face remained composed.Jefran seized the moment with ease.“I think we can all agree that Clovies has always sought balance—between innovation and stability. Two things that complement, not cancel each other out.” He deliberately emphasized the word balance, throwing a quick glance at Jeslyn, as if to remind her that he was on her side.Mr. Tanaka’s lips curved in a faint smile, clearly entertained by the exchange.“Ah, very diplomatic words. I lik

“I’ve already waited far too long for you,” Leonel murmured, closing his eyes.In that instant, old memories surged back, dragging him ten years into the past.At the time, Leonel had just returned from a long journey. He was exhausted, disheveled, and burdened with wounds no one could see. Once again, he had failed in his search—finding no proof, no clue at all about his father’s death. The world felt empty, and the grand mansion he stayed in that night was filled only with shadows of loneliness.He sat alone in the back garden, staring up at the gray night sky, both hands covering his face. For the first time in years, he felt truly broken.“Why do you look so sad?”The gentle, curious voice drifted from behind him.Leonel turned, and there she was—for the very first time. Jeslyn. A young girl still in her school uniform, her long black hair flowing freely, her eyes shining with a rare, disarming honesty.Jeslyn walked closer, carrying a cup of hot chocolate whose sweet aroma linger

“So, she’s the woman you like, Leo? Your cousin’s fiancée?” Clarissa asked, turning to Leonel.Clarissa gazed at him with a look of satisfaction, as if she had discovered the greatest weakness she could exploit anytime. Her tone sounded light, yet it was laced with a poisonous sweetness.Leonel turned slowly, his eyes cold, making his lips tighten slightly. “Don’t speak carelessly,” he said flatly, though his tone carried more weight than usual.Clarissa gave a faint smile, unafraid. “Why? I’m just guessing. But seeing the way you looked at her earlier… I don’t need to guess too far.” She chuckled softly, then leaned closer to Leonel’s arm, as if to assert that she was the one by his side now.Leonel stopped walking, jaw tightening. “Clarissa,” his voice low and warning, “never bring that up again.”For the first time, Clarissa’s expression shifted slightly. A flicker of surprise crossed her face, though she quickly masked it with a thin smile. “Alright, if it makes you angry, I won’t

Leonel’s steps halted at the edge of the door leading to the rooftop. His gaze froze as he saw Jeslyn crying in Jefran’s embrace. His breath caught, as if a harsh hand were choking his throat. His heart felt both crushed and burned by jealousy and pain.Jeslyn didn’t notice his presence, nor did Jefran. Only the faint shadow of Leonel’s figure was illuminated by the rooftop lights.“So this is… the truth?” Leonel thought. His eyes burned red—not just from the cold snow but from the pain spreading rapidly through his chest.“I love Jefran.” Jeslyn’s words echoed in his mind again, like a knife piercing directly into his heart.He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. “Jeslyn…” he whispered softly. “I’ve been waiting for you all this time. My feelings for you never changed—the woman who gave me warm chocolate, who gave me warmth when I was lost and confused,” Leonel thought bitterly.“Why? Can’t you love me?” he asked himself, unaware that tears were forming in h

The black armored car was waiting, the engine growling softly. Blade swiftly opened the rear door, while Marvel signaled to two other escort vehicles to be ready to follow.Leonel stepped into the car, sitting upright with a dark expression. His hands clenched on his knees, containing the storm of anger within him. “If Jeslyn gets even the slightest scratch, I will destroy every single one of them!”Blade sat in the front, glancing briefly through the rearview mirror. “Sir, we can take an alternate route to get ahead of them. The reconnaissance team has tracked the positions of the vehicles tailing her. They’re moving slowly, waiting for the right moment.”“There’s no moment for them. I will decide the outcome of this game,” Leonel said coldly.The car sped through the dark night. Snow swirled in the wind, and streetlights flashed by in rapid streaks.Meanwhile, inside Jeslyn’s car, she sat alone in the back seat, staring out the window. Her eyes were weary, her lips tightly pressed t